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It depends on the number of souls that are left in their stone. So yes there is a set number they can die, unless they replenish their resources. Out of souls = no regeneration, no more.

Regarding King Bradley .. dunno if it's a spoiler since it never got said outright:

Spoiler for King Badass:

I thought it was implied that he has a stone that's only made of one single soul, thus the aging. When the stone was inserted he combusted quite a lot after all.

Can be wrong about it, but Ling doesn't seem to have much company inside of Greed either.

I think someone reasoned that here in another thread very nicely, too.

I think this is correct, and it has been mentioned earlier, but I'm not so sure Greedlin has only the one soul. In fact, we know that he has at least two (Lin and the Greed consciousness), but since Lin ceded control to Greed almost immediately, there was no fighting and destroying of Lin's body or the souls required to remake it. The only question that leaves is how many souls (besides the Greed consciousness) did Father put into Lin? Certainly fewer than your average Homunculus, but was it more than just the one?

I think this is correct, and it has been mentioned earlier, but I'm not so sure Greedlin has only the one souls. In fact, we know that he has at least two (Lin and the Greed consciousness), but since Lin ceded control to Greed almost immediately, there was no fighting and destroying of Lin's body or the souls required to remake it. The only question that leaves is how many souls (besides the Greed consciousness) did Father put into Lin? Certainly fewer than your average Homunculus, but was it more than just the one?

Didn't father (or someone) mention that he was wondering which soul would come out the winner when he placed the stone inside Ling (therefore suggesting multiple souls in the stone)?

I think this is correct, and it has been mentioned earlier, but I'm not so sure Greedlin has only the one souls. In fact, we know that he has at least two (Lin and the Greed consciousness), but since Lin ceded control to Greed almost immediately, there was no fighting and destroying of Lin's body or the souls required to remake it. The only question that leaves is how many souls (besides the Greed consciousness) did Father put into Lin? Certainly fewer than your average Homunculus, but was it more than just the one?

Ahhh that's right! Forgot about him surrendering. Does make more sense, since he wouldn't be immortal as he wanted to be otherwise. Forgot, because he's Greed and doesn't get hurt normally, with that skin of his.

Since now that both Father and Hohenheim have begun their last stand, I'm going to start the countdown to the last episode.

So, there's only 8 episodes left for this tale to finish, but the plot's last leg is just barely pumping-up.

Spoiler:

The Armstrong siblings were god-awesome and thanks more to Alex's courtesy, but the Curtis spouses plainly rocked the house.

Izumi turning all that speed and effort of Sloth's against him to have him literally thrown to the faraway and just to be sucked by Sig's punch.

Add the greatest muscle performance by two of the best aesthetic fighters couple with two-timed uppers right onto the Homunculus under chin, and the big oaf is sent plummeting right through a spike and to his death.

The four adult ruled the tide of the battle, and Bucanner along with the entire Northern Army overwhelmingly took full control of Central HQ's, if it was only a short-lived celebration.

What could have been the best one-liner quote of this quote to be worth gold:

Spoiler:

Major General Olivier Armstrong refusing to take or to sit down on the Führer's seat, because it makes the occupier an easy, still target for snipers.

Gotta love the meeting of the muscled men . They really just owned Sloth when combining their forces. Plus have to agree that Izumi is pretty win. That entrance was pretty nice with the initial attack and the set up throw.

Plus when Hohenheim fights it's always pretty fun. He is just so casual most of the time. Still he really can get under his opponent's skin with his insights and plus you are just forced to take him seriously.

I think this is correct, and it has been mentioned earlier, but I'm not so sure Greedlin has only the one soul. In fact, we know that he has at least two (Lin and the Greed consciousness), but since Lin ceded control to Greed almost immediately, there was no fighting and destroying of Lin's body or the souls required to remake it. The only question that leaves is how many souls (besides the Greed consciousness) did Father put into Lin? Certainly fewer than your average Homunculus, but was it more than just the one?

Wasn't there a scene where Greed was thinking about how even with so many souls in him, he still feels empty? (I think after his first fight with Wrath) So I guess he has more than a handfull of souls in him.

Will proprly get around to watch the epi some time today after class, but from the screens on RC looks like a good episode again, but then again it has been like this for a while now right?

I would like to start this post by saying that although I liked this episode’s title, I’m a bit fonder of the ones Arakawa-sensei used in the manga; I’m referring to “Our Two Heroines” and “The Two Philosophers”. And yes as those titles said two amazing heroines and two awesome philosophers shined brightly in this episode.

The interactions between Ed and Roy were funny and showed us that Roy had gone back to his usual self. I know what Roy said to Ed might have sounded as him being ungrateful to Ed and Scar, but that was just innocent teasing from Roy’s part. It was thanks to Ed, Scar and of course Riza that Roy’s heart wasn’t consumed by the flames of revenge and hate. And maybe I was the only one…but did anyone else think of Star Wars when Ed and Roy mentioned the dark side?

I thought it was very nice how the conversation between Ed and Roy contrasted with Scar and Riza’s conversation. It was about the same topic but the latter was more serious and deeper than the one between the two state alchemists. Riza thanking Scar for helping Roy was a touching moment, especially when we consider that those thanks were directed at someone who at the beginning of the story was an enemy and that in fact tried to kill Roy. One of the characters that have grown so much throughout the story is Scar, and for that reason he is one of my favorite ones.

“So the whole point of making so much noise with the tank firing was to shut out the noise of digging the hole to here with Alchemy?!” You got to love Izumi’s attitude when answering this question, at least I did.

I know the man who entered Bradley’s office only lasted for a few seconds in the episode but it is interesting to see how when power is involved people can become so disloyal, selfish and corrupt…however, to that man’s misfortune his ambition led him to a room where he met his death…and in…a not very nice way I might add *shivers at the thought of being eaten by one of those creepy white dolls*

It lasted a second but I thought it was very sweet how Alex protected his sister as soon as he heard Sloth saying “kill the female general”. So sweet!!

Another cool moment for Alex was when given the chance to run away, he decided not to do it. “I will not disgrace myself a second time”. This time Alex decided to stay not only to protect his honor, but also to protect his sister and his friends, he stayed to protect what was dear to him.

Entering with a bang, please welcome the coolest housewife in Amestris!!! Izumi Curtis!!!

Olivia and Alex’s expressions of shock at seeing Izumi shoulder throw Sloth so easily were priceless, just as priceless as the expressions they showed when Sig send Sloth flying across the room. But yes, the Curtis’ strength and awesomeness is really shocking.

Alex and Sig displaying their muscle power was hilarious but at the same time oh so manly. But the best part was them teaming up against Sloth, poor Sloth didn’t stand a chance against those two. And the handshake at the end was the perfect way to finish the scene of their teamwork put into action.

Last episode was Envy; this episode was Sloth’s turn to die. It wasn’t as dramatic as the deaths of Lust, Gluttony and Envy…mmm… but maybe it was the best death for Sloth, the one that reflected him the best, since a dramatic death would have been too bothersome, much trouble or annoying as Sloth used to say. However, I will mention one thing that I was sad they omitted during the scene when Sloth was dying. Just before completely disintegrating and disappearing, Sloth smiles in the manga, but in the anime we don’t get to see his smile.

Regarding the scenes that follow Izumi mentioning that the Elric brothers are also in town fighting, I must say I prefer the ones in the manga. In the manga, Alex helps Olivia stand up, whereas in the anime she stands up on her own. In addition, Alex and Olivia’s words were better in the manga, at least IMHO.

Now the part that I liked so much better than in the manga was Father and Hohenheim’s reunion. Yay!! They are the two strongest alchemists without a doubt!

It was interesting to see these two men who look identical, who both have souls/philosopher’s stones inside of them, but who are so different from each other. While the one got rid of his emotions and the things that made him human and saw them as unnecessary; the other embraced those emotions and those things that made him human and saw them as very necessary; in fact, he made very good use of those emotions as we will see in the next episode…

Buccaneer was awesome in this episode and seeing him blush after saving those girls was great!! Just as great as seeing Izumi and Sig pwing those creepy dolls and Olivia clearly stating that she had no intention to occupy Bradley’s position in the country.

“I’ve returned gentlemen.” What better way to end this episode that with the return of the king to his castle! Bradley looked so incredibly cool walking towards his castle with a gaze full of wrath.

Two heroines + Two very muscular men + two philosophers + one king = one super cool episode!!

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Plus when Hohenheim fights it's always pretty fun. He is just so casual most of the time. Still he really can get under his opponent's skin with his insights and plus you are just forced to take him seriously.

While this one falls a notch below the uber-great 54 - not as much real drama - it still gets high marks for ridiculous levels of GAR. All of the key players are finally gathering, not least Bradley. I never believed for a second he was dead, but that was nevertheless a helluva entrance. "Badass" is the only way to do it justice, and its clear he's going to whup some butt with extreme prejudice in the next episode. For all the blood & violence so far, I suspect it's nothing to what we're about to see.

While this one falls a notch below the uber-great 54 - not as much real drama - it still gets high marks for ridiculous levels of GAR. All of the key players are finally gathering, not least Bradley. I never believed for a second he was dead, but that was nevertheless a helluva entrance. "Badass" is the only way to do it justice, and its clear he's going to whup some butt with extreme prejudice in the next episode. For all the blood & violence so far, I suspect it's nothing to what we're about to see.